Triumph Tiger 800

[dirtymartini]

Well, I took the 800XC out for a test ride and really liked it....then I took an Explorer out and LOVED it

I really like them both, the XC was very light and nimble with a great throttle response. The Explorer I thought fit me better ergonomically, The bars,seat and pegs are seemed to fall in place...and that engine...WOW It pulls like a freight train. It only had 13 miles on it so I only ran it up to 4k but you could feel the potential.

So now I'm torn...I like the lighter weight and off road capability of the XC but I also like all the extras the Explorer has...decisions, decisions

[browneye]

Originally Posted by dwoodward

Anyone else tried to put the HT Rack on a bike with the Arrow can?

It's- ah, close. Closer, I think, than HT intended, from talking with them. Both the midpipe and front of the cannister / heat shield are different.

I was rather pissed with their stupid design. Sent my Leo Vince can back because it wouldn't fit on with their rack.
All they would have needed to do was turn the front support up and in and connect to the main frame. But no, they put it RIGHT where the header pipe for the can is. I wrote them, they said yeah, sorry, we probably won't fix it.

Did I say I was pissed off about it????

I knew I should'a gone Wolfman. Would have but already had cases drilled and everything. And they changed their rack design too, so had to redrill and patch my cases. Good thing they're cheapo plastic ones.

I'm NOT impressed.

[cyclingtom]

Originally Posted by dirtymartini

Well, I took the 800XC out for a test ride and really liked it....then I took an Explorer out and LOVED it

I really like them both, the XC was very light and nimble with a great throttle response. The Explorer I thought fit me better ergonomically, The bars,seat and pegs are seemed to fall in place...and that engine...WOW It pulls like a freight train. It only had 13 miles on it so I only ran it up to 4k but you could feel the potential.

So now I'm torn...I like the lighter weight and off road capability of the XC but I also like all the extras the Explorer has...decisions, decisions

Can't go wrong with either. That Explorer is bad-ass....but I still like my XC.

[Ducken]

Originally Posted by littlelionmonster

Has anyone tried to relocate the front blinkers to a more protected position. I was comparing the 800 to a 1200 and a 1200 ga this weekend and they have a much better location. Since I've already knocked one off, it's something I'm looking at doing

Haven't posted photos in a while, here's an attempt:

Smith River, Northwestern CA

[Ducken]

Okay, looks like it worked, here's three more. Ken

[Windy Rider]

Originally Posted by Ducken

Okay, looks like it worked, here's three more. Ken

They look like like they are suppose to be there, well done

[littlelionmonster]

Originally Posted by Ducken

Okay, looks like it worked, here's three more. Ken

thanks! Looks like I've got something else to do this weekend. Did you have to add some wire or just reroute the existing?

[dirtymartini]

Question, are there any differences between the 2011 model and the 2012? A white XC just popped up for sale not too far from me. 2,000 miles he's asking $9300

[doxbike]

Originally Posted by RichardU

I paid a lot for my Heidenau K60 Scout four months ago from the only place that had them. Now I see they are at BikeBandit for a much more reasonable price.

Revzilla $50 less for the xc tires

[RichardU]

Originally Posted by doxbike

Revzilla $50 less for the xc tires

???

For the rear 150/70 ZR 17 Bike Bandit shipped is $20.73 less than Revzilla shipped (includes my AMA discount at BB).

[Yossarian™]

Originally Posted by dirtymartini

Question, are there any differences between the 2011 model and the 2012? A white XC just popped up for sale not too far from me. 2,000 miles he's asking $9300

The frame paint color on some (not all) 2011 models is silver. Some are black.

The frame paint color on 2012 models is black.

[dirtymartini]

Originally Posted by Yossarian™

The frame paint color on some (not all) 2011 models is silver. Some are black.

The frame paint color on 2012 models is black.

Hmmm, I could add a lot of farkles with the money saved

[Yossarian™]

Originally Posted by dirtymartini

Hmmm, I could add a lot of farkles with the money saved

I think the same way you do.

[live2ridetahoe]

Originally Posted by dirtymartini

Question, are there any differences between the 2011 model and the 2012? A white XC just popped up for sale not too far from me. 2,000 miles he's asking $9300

In 2011, a few came without ABS. In 2012, most came with ABS. That is a $1000 difference.

Does it have ABS? If so, it's a great deal. If not, it's still ok.

JG

[levain]

Originally Posted by Yossarian™

The frame paint color on 2012 models is black.

My 2012 has a silver frame